DURHAM — Police are asking for the public's help identifying individuals believed to have been part of a reported assault in the downtown area on Sunday, Sept. 16.

At about 12:59 a.m., the Durham police and fire departments along with McGregor EMS responded to the sidewalk area of 66 Main St. where the former Alpha Tau Omega fraternity is located.

Police discovered a 22-year-old man upon arrival who was bleeding from the head and having difficulty speaking. Police also were given descriptions from witnesses who said a group of men had been standing in the area challenging people to fight as they passed by.

Surveillance from the area shows four white men and two white females in the area at the time who ran from the area shortly after the assault.

Sgt. Frank Daly said no arrests have been made as of yet and police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the altercation to contact them with any information.

"I'm hoping that somebody will remember being out there and challenging them to fight," Daly said.

He also did not believe those involved were associated with the fraternity house.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or similar activity is asked to contact Daly or Detective Jennifer Kelly at the Durham Police Department at 868-2324.